Ask The Pros: What’s The Correct Order For A Skincare Routine?

Cleansing

Every good skincare routine should start with a fresh slate, and that means cleansing it to get rid of any buildup so that subsequent products can absorb into the skin easily. Now, when you’re cleansing during the day, a regular foaming cleanser like the Dermalogica Ultra Calming Cleanser is a good choice. But when you’re cleansing and prepping your face for a nighttime skincare routine, you’ll have to double cleanse. Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser This means using a pre-cleansing treatment to remove any makeup, sunscreen, or other product you may have applied during the day. This can be in the form of cleansing oil like the Dermalogica Pre Cleanse, or a makeup remover like the Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water. Our beauty pros suggest using cleansing oil if you have sensitive skin or using waterproof makeup to cut right through impurities and residue. This helps ensure a deep cleanse that preps the skin for other products. Dermalogica Pre Cleanse Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water For Sensitive Skin 500Ml Without Pump

Exfoliating

Once you’ve cleansed your skin, it’s time to exfoliate using a product like the Teami Green Tea Facial Scrub. This helps remove any dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface of your skin. This leaves your skin looking brighter as it evens out the complexion for a healthy glow. Plus, it also cleans out your pores, which reduces the risk of acne. It’s important to remember that exfoliation shouldn’t be a part of your daily skincare routine. Our beauty pros recommend that you exfoliate your skin two to three times a week. Teami Green Tea Facial Scrub

When Should I Exfoliate?

As for when you should exfoliate your skin; that depends on your specific skin needs. Since your skin regenerates at night, exfoliating at that time can help products work more effectively. But if your skin is sensitive and using too nourishing and rich products at night will be too much for it to handle, it’s best to exfoliate during the day. That being said, you can talk to our beauty pros about the best time to exfoliate your skin based on your daily routine and the products you use.

Toning

After exfoliating, it’s time to tone the skin using a skin toner like the 30 Days Miracle Toner by Some By MI. It helps eliminate any leftover traces of impurities or dirt that are stuck in the pores. Not to mention, when you use it on a daily basis, it can have a positive effect on the skin by tightening the pores. Toners are enriched with active ingredients that balance the skin and prep it for the products you’ll apply to it. Some By Mi Aha Bha Pha 30 Days Miracle Toner

Boosting

Once you’ve closed up the pores to seal the moisture, it’s time to give the skin a boost with a powerful serum like The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid serum. Serums are meant to be used in small quantities so they quickly absorb into the skin, giving it short-term and longer-term hydration. When they include plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which can hold up to a thousand times its weight in water, a serum can smoothen the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2 B5 30Ml

Hydrating

Next up, it’s time for an eye cream to smoothen out and soften the area under the eyes. Since the skin under your eyes is extremely delicate, using super-rich and oily formulas can weigh it down, causing it to sag even further. Instead, it’s best to choose an eye cream with a light texture, such as the COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream, which instantly moisturizes and brightens the under-eye area to give you an energized look. Cosrx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream

Moisturizing

After that, it’s time to seal everything with a layer of moisturizer. And if you’re thinking that you don’t need moisturizer because you have oily skin, you’re wrong. Not moisturizing can cause your skin to produce even more oil. To prevent your skin from feeling super oily, you can stick to a lighter formula like the LA ROCHE POSAY Hydraphase creme, which instantly makes the skin plumper for a natural glow. La Roche Posay Sr0029 Hydraphase Light 50Ml

Protecting OR Nourishing

The last step varies based on whether it’s your daytime or nighttime skincare routine. For a daytime skincare routine, the last step includes using sunscreen to protect your skin from harsh UV rays. If you live in an area that gets a lot of suns, you’ll want excellent coverage, so the Bioderma Photoderm Fluide MAX SPF100 is a good pick. Bioderma Photoderm Fluide Max Spf100 Very Light Tint If it’s your nighttime routine, you can end your skincare routine with a nourishing mask. Our beauty pros suggest Glamglow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment if you’re looking to pamper your skin after a long week of hectic routines. Thirstymud Blue R

Conclusion

Here were the steps to a proper, pampering skincare routine, but you can always make some adjustments according to your skincare needs. For advice and personalized skincare recommendations, you can always speak to our beauty pros!